Vet Pay ChartDelaware disabled veteran benefits
Official state programs, rating thresholds and other eligibility conditions. Checked September 30, 2026.
| Program | Benefit | Who may qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxDisabled veteran school-tax credit | Eligible veterans receive a credit against 100% of qualifying primary-home school property tax. | Three years legal Delaware domicile; service-connected permanent total disability compensated at 100%, including qualifying IU. Prior property taxes paid; county application.Official program details |
| Vehicle registrationAdaptive-equipment vehicle registration | One qualifying vehicle is exempt from registration fees. | Veteran eligible for VA adaptive-equipment benefits; apply to DMV. This is not a general percentage-based exemption.Official program details |
| Hunting and fishingLicense exemption | Eligible disabled veterans are exempt from hunting, trapping and fishing license requirements. | Honorable discharge and at least 60% service-connected disability; submit VA proof to DNREC. Other resource and permit rules remain.Official program details |
| State parksMilitary park pass | Eligible Delaware residents receive a 50% discount on the annual state park pass. | Qualifying active service, honorable veteran status or military retirement. Overnight and other charges are separate.Official program details |
| EducationDependent educational assistance | Eligible children receive tuition and required-fee assistance for up to four years. | Ages 16–24, three years Delaware residency, and qualifying parent service-related death, POW or MIA status; program and institution rules apply.Official program details |
| Income taxMilitary retirement exclusion | Delaware permits a military retirement income exclusion. | Use the tax-year return instructions for the applicable exclusion and interaction with other pension deductions. VA disability compensation is tax-free.Official program details |
| EmploymentState hiring preference | Qualifying veterans receive five examination points; honorably discharged disabled veterans receive ten. | Meet the job qualifications and pass the entrance examination. Certain spouses and reserve members also qualify.Official program details |
Before you apply
Bring your current VA benefit or award letter and the documents required by the administering agency. Exemptions may require an application, county approval and renewal. Federal compensation and state benefit eligibility are separate.
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Sources for this page
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil — Benefit Library/State/Territory Benefits/Delaware
- finance.delaware.gov — disabled veterans/disabled veterans school tax credit faq
- services.dmv.de.gov — DriverServices/military services
Retrieved September 30, 2026. Published VA rates, official rules and eligibility terms control.